Robin Squire Gaide
WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved…2.312.C
The provider did not have verification of completing a Department approved Standard Precautions training.
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider and All Individuals Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunization…2.312.J
Reviewed Provider's file. Observed Provider to have expired department approved immunization course.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
Ten children's files were reviewed and two children did not a current health statement signed and dated by a licensed health care provider.
Aug 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Shall Frequently Be Surveyed and Must Be Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris That Could Cause Harm to Children7.707.934.B
In the outdoor play area, there was two tonka trucks that had rusted medal, one tonka truck toy that has 3 broken/cracked wheels, a riding toy that was located in the corner with 2 broken front wheels a baby doll with missing legs, 2 old rusted nail sticking out of door that open shed and a wood panel on the side of the shed that was look and splintering all accessible to children.
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